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Certain Drugs for Osteoporosis Could Impact Your Dental Care
updated: Mar. 29, 2021
Osteoporosis is a serious bone weakening disease in older adults that can turn a minor fall into a major bone fracture. But the condition could also impact dental treatment—triggered Read more -
Topical Fluoride Could Boost Your Child's Avoidance of Tooth Decay
updated: Mar. 19, 2021
Tooth decay is perhaps the biggest danger your child's teeth can face. Not only can it rob them of primary teeth now, but the loss of teeth at this Read more -
A New Dental Pain Management Approach Reduces the Need for Narcotics
updated: Mar. 09, 2021
Narcotics have long played an important role in easing severe pain caused by disease, trauma or treatment. Healthcare professionals, including dentists, continue to prescribe them as a matter of Read more -
What You Can Do About Bad Breath (Unless You're a Famous Actress Pranking Your Co-Star)
updated: Feb. 27, 2021
Hollywood superstar Jennifer Lawrence is a highly paid actress, Oscar winner, successful producer and…merry prankster. She's the latter, at least with co-star Liam Hemsworth: It seems Lawrence deliberately ate Read more -
A Winter Pick-Me-Up, Dental-Style
updated: Feb. 17, 2021
Now that the holidays are behind us and spring is ahead of us, winter doldrums may be setting in. If you are feeling a little blah, it might be Read more -
Are You at Risk for Tooth Decay? Answer These Questions To Find Out
updated: Feb. 06, 2021
Tooth decay is a destructive disease that could rob you of your teeth. But it doesn't appear out of nowhere—a number of factors can make it more likely you'll Read more -
Two Good Options for Temporarily Replacing a Teenager's Missing Tooth
updated: Jan. 27, 2021
While anyone can lose a permanent tooth, the cause often varies by age group. Adults usually lose their teeth to disease, while those under twenty lose a tooth to Read more -
Zac Efron's Smile Transformation Could Happen to You
updated: Jan. 17, 2021
Actor Zac Efron has one of the top smiles in a business known for beautiful smiles. Bursting on the scene in 2006 at age 18 in High School Musical, Read more -
Why You Need To Floss Daily
updated: Jan. 11, 2021
Many people do not understand the importance of daily flossing, but this is an important part of daily oral hygiene and if you fail to floss every day, you are Read more -
How Long Is the Implant Process? It Depends on Your Bone Health
updated: Jan. 07, 2021
If you're thinking about getting dental implants, you may be curious about how long it might take. The answer depends on the health of your supporting bone. Bone is an Read more -
Your Dentist Could Help You Overcome Sleep Apnea
updated: Dec. 28, 2020
A full night's sleep isn't a luxury—we all need it for a healthy mind and body. But 50-70 million people in the U.S. aren't getting enough sleep because of Read more -
Smoking Could Increase the Risk of an Implant Failure
updated: Dec. 18, 2020
Although they can be expensive upfront, dental implants often prove to be a wise investment in the long-term. With a success rate that outperforms other teeth replacement restorations, dental Read more -
The Howie Mandel Effect: Avoid Dental Disease Through Daily Brushing and Flossing
updated: Dec. 08, 2020
Howie Mandel, one of America’s premier television personalities, rarely takes it easy. Whether performing a standup comedy gig or shooting episodes of America’s Got Talent or Deal or No Read more -
Direct Veneers Offer a Quick and Affordable Alternative to Traditional Veneers
updated: Nov. 28, 2020
Orthodontics, veneers and other cosmetic dental techniques can turn a less than perfect smile into a beautiful one—but not always very quickly. For example, porcelain veneers can take weeks Read more -
Who Benefits From a Family Dentist?
updated: Nov. 24, 2020
Maybe your wisdom tooth needs to be extracted, but your son needs a cleaning. Having a family dentist might be the answer you need to stay organized and on top Read more -
Keep Your Child's Fluoride Intake at a Safe but Effective Level
updated: Nov. 18, 2020
Fluoride is an important part of your child's dental development. But if children take in too much of this important mineral, they could experience enamel fluorosis, a condition in Read more